Law Firm Overview

Summit Defense in Northern California helps clients fight criminal charges levied against them. The law firm has a team of former prosecutors and police officers working for its clients. Because of this experience, the lawyers understand how to create a defense against prosecution.

When talking with a client and looking at his or her case, the attorneys draw on 25 years of courtroom experience. The firm has proven successful for their clients because of this knowledge. Attorneys have been able to get dismissals before going to trial, rehabilitation instead of prison and not guilty verdicts.

For every client, the legal team pushes to get a complete dismissal of the charges, but when necessary, it will negotiate other options allowing clients to stay out of prison. Summit Defense is available to discuss cases with their clients during business hours and in evenings if necessary.

Our firm has a strong record of providing aggressive defense to clients charged with drug crimes including: cultivation; distribution; manufacturing; possession; possession of paraphernalia; possession for sale; prescription fraud; and trafficking. If this is your first time being in this type of situation, you may not realize how important finding the right drug lawyer can be.

- Domestic Violence

Domestic violence can happen to any person regardless of age, race or gender. The consequences of a domestic violence conviction are severe. The California District Attorney has a dedicated department whose sole purpose is to seek conviction, either felony or misdemeanor, in each case where charges have been filed even when the accuser does not wish to prosecute.

- Embezzlement

Being accused of embezzlement can be an overwhelming and frightening. Do not make the mistake of believing that an investigation will just go away. You do not want to be caught off guard and struggling to catch up with the case against you. A San Jose embezzlement lawyer will have the knowledge and experience to help you with your case.

We have worked with clients accused of shoplifting, petty theft and grand theft from many major Bay Area retail establishments. Most of our clients are honest professional people who hire us to keep their record clean. We've found that some loss prevention personnel are overly aggressive; often misunderstanding what may be an innocent mistake.

Articles Published by Summit Defense Attorneys

Child pornography offenses are one of the fastest growing crimes in California, with a 150% increase in detection and arrests each year. As more and more people are caught in police stings as a result of Task Force operations, it is increasingly apparent that people accused of this crime come from all walks of life.

The San Francisco Bay Area has seen a recent change in way prostitution is being prosecuted. Traditionally, prostitution and solicitation of prostitution were charged as low level misdemeanors. However, defendants are now being charged with serious felonies. It is important to understand who can be charged with these crimes and why the authorities are changing their policies.